Assistant Transport Manager

AimBig Employment Pty Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

AimBig Employment Pty Ltd is recruiting for an Assistant Manager - Transport based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The role is a permanent, full-time position focusing on managing transport operations and optimising logistics processes to meet performance standards.

The successful candidate will possess experience in procurement and supply chain, strong analytical and communication skills, and a proactive approach to solving logistical challenges within the industrial and manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and supply chain, particularly in transport or logistics management.
• Strong analytical skills to optimise logistics processes and reduce costs.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for transport management.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to transportation in the industrial and manufacturing sector.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities to handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to liaise with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to identifying and solving logistical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise transport operations to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors for seamless logistics processes.
• Implement cost-saving strategies without compromising operational efficiency.
• Monitor transport KPIs and ensure adherence to performance standards.
• Resolve logistical issues and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of transport activities and prepare regular reports.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the supply chain.
• Provide guidance and support to team members to meet departmental objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Vendor negotiation

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Transport management software

Tools

Transport management software

Job description

• Great MNC
• Good company exposure

About Our Client

The organisation operates in the industrial and manufacturing sector and is based in Kuala Lumpur.

Job Description

• Manage and optimise transport operations to ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors for seamless logistics processes.
• Implement cost-saving strategies without compromising operational efficiency.
• Monitor transport KPIs and ensure adherence to performance standards.
• Resolve logistical issues and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of transport activities and prepare regular reports.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the supply chain.
• Provide guidance and support to team members to meet departmental objectives.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Assistant Manager - Transport should have:

• Experience in procurement and supply chain, particularly in transport or logistics management.
• Strong analytical skills to optimise logistics processes and reduce costs.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for transport management.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to transportation in the industrial and manufacturing sector.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities to handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to liaise with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to identifying and solving logistical challenges.

What's on Offer

• Annual salary between MYR 72,000 and MYR 84,000.
• Permanent position based in Kuala Lumpur.
• Opportunities to work within the industrial and manufacturing sector.